Policy submissions

Here you’ll find a wide selection of policy papers and submissions we’ve published. Each paper draws on our experience working with disadvantaged youth, families and communities.

Raising the Age of Criminal Responsibility: There is a better way
- 27 November 2019
In Australia, at this time, a child as young as 10 can be charged with a crime, put before a court and punished as a criminal. Jesuit Social Services believes this is not only bad for children, but also for the wider community. Our new paper—Raising the Age of Criminal Responsibility: There is a...
Submission to inquiry into migration in regional Australia
- 18 November 2019
Jesuit Social Services welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Joint Standing Committee on Migration’s inquiry into migration in regional Australia....
Submission to the Northern Territory Government’s Climate Change Response: Towards 2050
- 13 November 2019
Jesuit Social Services welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Northern Territory Government’s draft Climate Change Response. Our comments on the draft response follow our submission to the Government’s initial Climate Change Response Discussion Paper in November last year....
Submission on the Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Income Management to Cashless Debit Card Transition) Bill 2019
- 31 October 2019
Jesuit Social Services considers that the continued expansion of the cashless debit card trials is problematic, and forms part of a suite of concerning policy measures that undermine the dignity and personal agency of people experiencing multiple forms of disadvantage....
Submission to Senate inquiry into the adequacy of Newstart and related payments
- 22 October 2019
In supporting people to reach their full potential, including to find meaningful work, we cannot ignore the structural barriers to participation that many people face, including locational disadvantage, a lack of appropriate housing and a social safety net that has been chronically underfunded....
Submission on Northern Territory Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Framework
- 21 October 2019
Jesuit Social Services welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the development of the Northern Territory’s first Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Framework....
Submission on Northern Territory Gender Equality Framework 2019-2024
- 21 October 2019
Jesuit Social Services welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the development of the first Northern Territory Gender Equality Framework 2019-2024. The development of this Framework is a significant milestone for the Territory....
Submission to the Inquiry into Sustainable Employment for Disadvantaged Jobseekers in Victoria
- 21 October 2019
Jesuit Social Services welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Economy and Infrastructure Committee’s inquiry into Sustainable Employment for Disadvantaged Jobseekers in Victoria....
Submission to the Inquiry into Tackling Climate Change in Victorian Communities
- 21 October 2019
For organisations concerned with social justice, there is growing recognition that the consequences of harm to the natural environment are felt more acutely by disadvantaged people and communities....
Submission to the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee’s Inquiry into the Migration Amendment (Repairing Medical Transfers) Bill 2019
- 21 October 2019
Jesuit Social Services believes that the current measures prescribed by the Home Affairs Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous Measures) Bill 2018 — commonly referred to as the Medevac Law — are reasonable and necessary. Moves to repeal this legislation, as prescribed by the Migration Amendment...